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Home >> Symptoms >> Prostate Cancer >>Diagnosis Prostate Cancer - Diagnosis Overview | Causes | Diagnosis | Treatment | FAQ Prostate Cancer The importance of screening and early detection is key for long-term survival. Prostate cancer diagnosed early, while still restricted to the prostate gland, has a much better chance of successful treatment. Screening
An elevated prostate-specific antigen and/or an irregular feeling prostate or nodule in the prostate found on digital rectal examination may be an indication of prostate cancer. The diagnosis of prostate cancer is made on the basis of a prostate biopsy performed under ultrasound guidance generally in the physician's office. Home | Administration | Locations: Urology Specialists of West Florida 1 in Clearwater, Bardmoor, Palm Harbor | Urology Specialists of West Florida 2 - Urology Consultants in Safety Harbor, Trinity, Tampa | Urology Specialists of West Florida 3 in New Port Richey, Tampa, Trinity, Palm Harbor | Urology Specialists of West Florida 4 - Pinellas Urology in St. Petersburg | Urology Specialists of West Florida Radiation Oncology Center in Clearwater | Our Doctors | Patient Education for Urology Conditions | Post-Operative Instructions for Urology Patients | Latest Technology for Urological Conditions | Urology Specialists of West Florida In the News Disclaimer: The pictures displayed in www.UrologySpecialistsFlorida.com are images of physicians, patients and employees who have consented to have their pictures in this website.
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There are many tools available to urologists including cystoscopy, ultrasound scanning to image the prostate and bladder, urodynamic testing to evaluate the cause of urinary problems and urinalysis. Click here to learn more about the new innovations in Urology Oncology.  Urology places special emphasis on the urinary tracts of males and females as well as the reproductive system of males. Often, urology problems and disorders show many different signs and symptoms and many urology diseases and disorders have similar symptoms. Read more.
Our physicians put particular emphasis on the urinary tracts of males and females, as well as the reproductive system of males, and their primary focus is to diagnose, treat, and control urological disorders. Read more.
We understand the health problems and concerns specific to men. It is important to detect male health problems early and to modify lifestyles to live longer. Read more.
Women of all ages can have urological problems. From bladder problems to kidney disorders, to urinary tract infections, we devote a great deal of time and energy to investigating and treating these urological problems and others. Read more.
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for prostate cancer consists of a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal examination. Men should start being screened for prostate cancer at the age of 50. Screening should start earlier, at age 40, for men with the following predisposing factors:
